Step off the beaten path this spring and discover the enchanting — and often surprising — Easter traditions found across Greece.

Seven nongovernmental organizations are under investigation for allegedly aiding and abetting rackets that smuggle migrants into Greece, sources in the country’s Shipping Ministry have said.

Early Venetians battled the waves of seawater around them by building sea walls of stone and adapting their lagoon to fit their needs.

For five months Serbs have been taking to the streets, resulting in an unprecedented anti-corruption protest movement.

There is no such thing as a perfect democracy. Especially in historical times such as we’re experiencing right now, even countries with strong institutions find themselves rocked to their cores.

A 15-year-old suffered serious injuries to his right hand while handling a flare at the port of Kalymnos island, in the eastern Aegean.

The mission from Jerusalem carrying the Holy Light – or Holy Fire – arrived in Greece shortly after 8 p.m. As is custom, it was welcomed at Athens International Airport with the honors of a visiting head of state, before beginning its journey to churches across the country.

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited a military outpost on the island of Panagia, a small Greek islet in the Oinousses complex in the eastern Aegean Sea.

This is Athens City Festival returns May 1 to June 1 with over 200 free events across the capital, from parks and squares to rooftops and hidden corners.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis shared his Easter message on Holy Saturday, saying that despite the challenges Greece is facing, they can be overcome through unity and collective strength.

A collision between a suburban railway train and a car occurred at noon on Holy Saturday in Patras, western Greece.

Being vegan or vegetarian shouldn’t mean missing out on the holiday feasting, though meat is the star of many dishes in the typical Greek Orthodox Easter menu. 

The annual arrival of the Holy Fire in Athens is expected on Saturday evening aboard a special flight conducted by Aegean Airlines from Jerusalem.

A 31-year-old man was arrested at the port of Mytilene, Lesvos, on Saturday morning, for violating laws on drugs.

The residents of the Greek island of Karpathos, in the Dodecanese, marked Orthodox Good Friday with church services and the procession of the Epitaph. 

Police in Lesvos is investigating the death of a 29-year-old Coast Guard officer who was found hanged on Friday afternoon near a chapel in the village of Sigri.

They say they want to eat healthier foods, but they are breaking records in the market for ready-to-eat or ready-to-cook (essentially heating) meals, while appearing less willing to pay more money for more environmentally friendly products.

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis attended the Divine Liturgy of the First Resurrection at the Church of the Annunciation of Tinos on Saturday.

Even if you’ve never experienced Easter on Corfu, you’ve probably heard something about it. We the locals always look forward to these special days

Defense Minister Nikos Dendias visited a military outpost in Greece’s northeastern region of Evros on Saturday as part of a brief tour of border regions during Orthodox Easter.